Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
Pigs & Kids know... Home is where the FOOD is!
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Hi Reader, "Your pigs are out!" When our neighbor's daughter shouted through our screen door, I didn't even jump. Chasing animals back home is what our kids grow up doing. The animals only want one thing too. To go home!
We Are Open!
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Continue reading for more:
- Electric Fence Troubles: Follow the story of our stray pigs.
- Home Comforts: Discover the need for familiarity in pigs and kids, and hear about my daughter’s excitement for homegrown food.
- VIDEO: Farmer Reuben’s Passion: See how Reuben balances farm chores and explains the benefits of raising animals outdoors.
- Nutrient-Dense Food: Discover the superior taste and nutrition of our pastured pork, and read customer testimonials.
- Sampler Pack Offer: Get our exclusive Pastured Pork Sampler Pack and enjoy the best of Willow Haven Farm.
- Join Our Community: Learn how to become part of our farm family and experience the benefits of nutrient-dense food and meaningful connections.
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We'll keep farming for you!
Reuben and Tessa DeMaster
Willow Haven Farm
P. S. FARM STAND IS OPEN FOR ONE TIME ORDERS! We want to connect you with a real farmer and send you amazing local, organic food this week! Find out more HERE.
Tessa DeMaster
Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
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